Parliament Shuts Down Over Coronavirus
Coronavirus has brought Parliament on its knees. Due to outbreaks of the virus among Members of Parliament (MPs) and parliamentary staff, the House has been closed down partially. The House will only be in session tomorrow for the vetting of President Nana Akufo-Addo’s nominees for ministerial positions. At least 17 MPs have contracted the virus […]
73 Students, 9 Staff Test Positive For Coronavirus In Eastern Region
At least 73 students have tested positive for Coronavirus in the Eastern Region. The Director General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, made this known to the media at a press briefing held in Accra on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. According to him, nine staff also tested positive from Coronavirus in the […]
Two arrested for manufacturing fake coronavirus concoctions
Two persons have been arrested by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in collaboration with the police, for manufacturing concoctions they claim could cure coronavirus. One was arrested in Koforidua in the Eastern Region while the other in Accra. The case is currently with the Attorney-General’s Department for advice and prosecution. The Head of Drug […]
Melcom Boss Dies From Coronavirus
The owner of Melcom, one of Ghana’s leading retail chains, is reportedly dead from Coronavirus. Mr Bhagwan Ramchand Khubchandani is said to have passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at the Nyaho Medical Centre in Accra. He was born on October 30, 1937 and spent a larger part of his life in Ghana. Melcom […]
Nigeria records 1,133 new coronavirus cases
Nigeria recorded a total of 1,133 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, according to data released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) The 1,133 new cases were reported in 18 states – Lagos (397), FCT (357), Kaduna (81), Plateau (63), Katsina (46), Sokoto (32), Oyo (28), Ogun (21), Kano (19), Rivers (18), Osun […]
FIFA President Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The President of world football governing body, FIFA, Gianni Infantino, has tested positive for the novel Coronavirus. FIFA made the announced in a statement on October 27, 2020. According to the statement, Infantino, aged 50, has reported mild symptoms and will quarantine for at least 10 days. The statement statement indicated that “FIFA President Gianni […]
Trump and first lady test positive for coronavirus after going into quarantine
US President Donald Trump has said he and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for coronavirus and are now in quarantine. The president, aged 74, announced the news in a tweet. “We will get through this together,” he wrote. It comes after one of Mr Trump’s closest aides tested positive for coronavirus. Hope Hicks, […]
Paul Pogba Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The Manchester United midfielder has been left out of the latest international squad along with Tottenham’s Tanguy Ndombele Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been left out of the France squad after testing positive for coronavirus, Didier Deschamps has confirmed. The 27-year-old had been named in the world champions’ squad for upcoming fixtures against Croatia and Sweden but has now been forced […]
Ghana’s Coronavirus active cases drop Significantly
The number of COVID-19 active cases in Ghana has dropped significantly, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced. According to the GHS, Ghana currently has 2,134 active cases from a total of 41,404 infections recorded nationwide with 192 new cases recorded. The total number of recoveries/discharges stands at 39,055 with the death toll still at […]
Real Madrid Striker tests positive for Coronavirus ahead of Man City clash
Real Madrid star Mariano has tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of his side’s Champions League clash with Manchester City. The striker tested positive upon his return to the La Liga club following a holiday, and went into isolation. He has not trained with his Los Blancos team-mates, and will remain at home. Mariano, 26, will […]
